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Dinesh  Zode

Dinesh Zode

Pune

Summary

A seasoned Regional Manager with 15 years of progressive experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated expertise in government and private accounts, leading successful product launches, managing key accounts, and driving cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. Known for a result-oriented and data-driven approach, with strong analytical capabilities that support strategic decision-making and market expansion. Adept at navigating complex healthcare ecosystems and fostering high-impact collaborations across sales, marketing, and clinical teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

India Medtronic
Pune
05.2024 - Current
  • Leading a high-performance team of sales representatives to drive the adoption of the Medical Surgical Portfolio, including Capital Equipment.
  • Led regional sales initiatives for advanced medical devices in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Directed sales operations for West India, with 32% growth, and 117% performance last financial year.
  • Forged a strategic partnership with the surgical fraternity to expand market penetration.
  • Implemented CRM tools for lead tracking, conversion analysis, and territory planning.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between marketing, clinical affairs, and customer service to deliver a seamless customer experience.
  • Expertise in government business, such as GeM procurement, global tendering, state government, and corporation business.
  • Met regional sales objectives by developing and implementing promotion strategies, coordinating sales team and servicing key accounts to fortify business relationships.
  • Distributor Management.

Area Sales Manager

India Medtronic
Nagpur
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed regional (Vidarbha & CG) sales strategies for medical devices in assigned territories.
  • Expertise in government accounts business, such as AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS Raipur, GMC Nagpur, GMC Raipur, CIMS Bilaspur, Rly Hosp, etc.
  • Expertise in trade accounts such as Max, Care, NH-MMI, Vedanta Balco, Apollo Hosp, and KIMS Group, etc.
  • Expertise in the successful execution of state government rate contracts, central government GeM procurement, local procurement, and consumable business.
  • Ach of 230% for FY24.

Territory Manager

India Medtronic
Nagpur
10.2018 - 06.2023
  • Successful demonstration of Energy-Based Devices in the OR and explain the advanced features of the product and their significance in laparoscopic and open surgery.
  • Rate contract execution for CGMSCL: 85 advanced machine installations across all CG government hospitals, generating business of 14 crore in two years.
  • AIIMS Nagpur had a business of 1.25 crore in the first year.
  • AIIMS Raipur's business was 2.30 crore in the first year.
  • Successful demonstration and installation of the Energy Portfolio in major trade accounts like Care Nagpur, Care Raipur, Max Nagpur, KIMS Nagpur, Viveka Hosp, Arihant Hosp, Vedanta Balco, NH MMI, Balaji Hosp Raipur, etc.
  • ACH for FY23 - 240%, ACH for FY22 - 140%, ACH for FY21 - 95%, ACH for FY20 - 116%, ACH for FY19 - 93%.

District Manager

Johnson & Johnson (Metabolics)
Nagpur
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Sales accountability across the Vidarbha and MP regions for the anti-diabetic research molecule INVOKANA.
  • Marketing responsibility involves maintaining knowledge of new developments, anticipating potential negative and positive impacts on the business, and adapting strategy accordingly.
  • 1. Successful introduction and entry of a new research molecule in major government institutions like Military Hospital Jabalpur, Military Hospital Kamptee, Railway Hospital Nagpur, and ESIC Hospital Nagpur. CGHS Group of Hospitals, Nagpur.
  • Development of KOLs and making them advocates of the brand with strong customer relationships.
  • ACH-102%

Territory Business Manager

Abbott Healthcare (Diabetes Care- CGMS Device)
Nagpur
12.2013 - 06.2017
  • The nature of the role was to meet all endocrinologists and consultant physicians of Vidarbha, CG, and MP. Developing a new concept of an Ambulatory Glucose Monitoring Device and generating new prescriptions with the establishment of a newly launched product.
  • Target achievement of 105% for the last three financial years and recognized for "extraordinary performance contribution" for target achievement.
  • For the last three consecutive years, I received the 'Achieved Expectation' recognition at Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Territory Business Manager

AstraZeneca (Primary Care Div)
Pune
02.2012 - 12.2013
  • Sales accountability across the Pune region, with meetings with all consultant physicians, generating new Rx, along with maintaining the existing patient pool.

1. Developed a newly assigned region and generated constant business for newly launched products, achieving 100% of the target.

2. Successful Launch of New Product.

Education

MBA - International Business

Pune University
Pune
05-2012

MBA - Marketing

Pune University
Pune
05-2011

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Nagpur University
Nagpur
06-2008

Diploma in Pharmacy -

MSBTE Mumbai
Nagpur
05-2005

H.S.C. -

New English Jr College
Nagpur
05-2003

S.S.C -

New English High School Nagpur
Nagpur
05-2001

Skills

  • Medical device sales and territory management
  • Government procurement strategies
  • Account development
  • CRM implementation and management
  • Market analysis and insights
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Effective negotiation
  • Training and mentoring

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

Medtronic President's Club Award Winner - FY24.

Personal Details

  • Current Address: A-62, Kasturba Wadi, Flat no-8, Besides Kasturba Hospital Vishrantwadi Pune-411015
  • Permanant Address- Plot No 19, Kirti Nagar, Near Sarvashree Vidyalaya Dighori Nagpur
  • DOB: 04/08/1985
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

India Medtronic
05.2024 - Current

Area Sales Manager

India Medtronic
07.2023 - 04.2024

Territory Manager

India Medtronic
10.2018 - 06.2023

District Manager

Johnson & Johnson (Metabolics)
06.2017 - 09.2018

Territory Business Manager

Abbott Healthcare (Diabetes Care- CGMS Device)
12.2013 - 06.2017

Territory Business Manager

AstraZeneca (Primary Care Div)
02.2012 - 12.2013

MBA - International Business

Pune University

MBA - Marketing

Pune University

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Nagpur University

Diploma in Pharmacy -

MSBTE Mumbai

H.S.C. -

New English Jr College

S.S.C -

New English High School Nagpur
Dinesh Zode